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GRADES K-2
GRADES 3-5
GRADES 6-8
Theatre​ ​(1-2)
Art I​ (​ K-2)
Fiber Arts​ ​(K-2)
Choir​ ​(​K-2)
Creative Dance​ ​(1-2)
Theatre Production​ ​(3-5)
Theatre Lab​ ​(3-5)
Improv​ ​(4-5)
Art II​ ​(3-5)
3-D Art (​ 3-5)
Fiber Arts​ (​ 3-5)
Choir​ ​(3-5)
Guitar​ ​(3-5)
Art and Soul​ ​(4-5)
Theatre Production​ (6-8)
Theatre Lab​ ​(6-8)
Improv​ ​(6-8)
Theatre Tech​ ​(6-8)
Fiber Arts ​(6-8)
Advanced Art ​(6-8)
Choir ​(6-8)
Guitar ​(6-8)
Build-a-Band (​ 6-8)
Music Club​ (​ 6-8)
Swing Dance Team​ ​(6-8)
Art and Soul​ ​(6-8)
Costume Design​ ​(6-8)
Enrollment: ​Class Minimum = 7 students | Class Maximum = 8-15 students (​ varies)
Tuition: $​ 6/hour per student (​ some classes also include $15-25 materials fees)
Theatre​ | ​Grades 1-2 | 12 students max
Students will explore theatre basics and work together to create new worlds! Creative process, not product, is the
focus of this class and the instructor will lead them through daily theatre exercises and improv games. Each student will
have opportunities to build personal confidence and practice their public speaking skills. Classes will sometimes include
breaks for outdoor play, so the students can then refocus in the classroom.
Theatre Production​ ​|​ ​Grades 3-5 and 6-8 | 15 students max
This class will take students through the process of putting on a show! From auditions to rehearsals to the
performances themselves, the group will learn lessons in stage etiquette, line memorization, set design, costuming,
vocal projection, choreography, and so much more! T
​ he session will culminate in a final show that friends and family are
welcome to attend.
Theatre Lab​ ​|​ ​Grades 3-5 and 6-8 | 15 students max
Create your own show in this exciting theatre class! The instructor will guide students through the scriptwriting,
casting, costuming, and performing stages of theatre production. This type of student-directed learning is valuable for
building individual confidence and teamwork skills. The product will be revealed at a final performance that friends and
family are welcome to attend.
Improv​ ​| Grades 4-5 and 6-8 | 15 students max
Explore the imaginative world of improv in this EduArts class! Students will learn improvisation basics, play games with
friends, and create their own unique worlds and situations. The sky’s the limit! Improv is a great way for kids to build
confidence and trust in others in a safe and supportive environment. These classes will often culminate in a W
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Is It Anyway?-style showing that is open to friends and family.
Theatre Tech​ ​| Grades 6-8 | 15 students max
Every great performance needs a great behind-the-scenes crew. Help bring a production to life in the EduArts middle
school Theatre Tech class! Instructors will provide lessons in theatre etiquette, stage management, prop construction,
technical operation, and lighting, scenic, and costume design. The students will get the opportunity to run the show
themselves and make it happen from start to finish!
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Art I​ ​| Grades K-2 | 12 students max | $5 materials fee
Students will explore a wide variety of multi-media art projects in this program. Classes will include lessons in drawing,
painting, sculpting, and more. Projects for Art I include chalk flowers and rockets in space (mixed-media drawing and
collage), in which students will learn about geometric shapes. Each session will usually end in a final showing of student
work.
Art II​ ​| Grades 3-5 | 15 students max | $5 materials fee
More advanced than Art I, this class will expand on multi-media art concepts and techniques. Projects for this class
include pop art self-portraits and symmetrical dragon masks, which teaches about math, symmetry, and Japanese art.
Students will be encouraged to incorporate their own unique ideas and interpretation of class projects. Each session
will usually end in a final showing of student work.
3-D Art​ ​| Grades 3-5 | 15 students max | $15 materials fee
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After school art gets 3-dimensional! In this class, students will focus on 3-D projects made out of clay, cardboard, paper
mache, and other mixed-media. They will make their own clay beads and charms, paper mache ice cream, and a
collaborative city of lights sculpture, which will have functional built-in lights and teach the group about basic circuitry.
Each session will usually end in a final showing of student work.
Fiber Arts​ ​| Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 | 12-15 students max | $15 materials fee
Students will create a variety of fiber arts projects in one of these classes! Offerings include Felting I, Felting II, Crochet,
and Natural Dyeing. Detailed class descriptions continued on P
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Advanced Art​ ​| Grades 6-8 | 15 students max | $15 materials fee
The Advanced Art class for middle school students will challenge the group in new ways and provide more historical
context for assigned projects. Students will learn about specific artists, different styles of painting and sculpture, and
work individually and as a group on larger-scale artwork.
Choir​ ​| Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 | 15 students max
In Choir, students will learn about music theory, rhythm, tone, vocal projection, and dynamics. The challenge level of
this class will largely depend on the age range of the students. However, all classes will get to form their own choir and
practice singing as one group! Choir classes often end in a final performance open to families and friends.
Guitar​ ​| Grades 3-5 and 6-8 | 8 students max | $25 materials fee (optional)
Take your first steps to becoming a rockstar in this new Guitar class! Students will learn basic chord progressions and
techniques, and they will build on these skills sequentially each week. The instructor will teach a solid foundation in
music theory and an understanding of the guitar fretboard. Families have the option to rent a guitar for the quarter
from BAAY for an additional $25. Otherwise, you must provide an instrument for your child to use in class and practice
on at home​ (a 3/4 sized acoustic with nylon strings is recommended).
Build-a-Band​ ​| Grades 6-8 | 10 students max
This advanced music class is a performance-based teamwork building experience! The instructor will consider the
musical skills of each student and assemble a unique band to suit their specific interests and abilities. The group will
learn songs, rehearse them, and make a recording of their project to take home! Everyone who joins should bring some
proficiency in an instrument or voice, and the class will work together to creates something totally new!
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Music Club​ ​| Grades 6-8 | 12 students max
This class is an exploration-based study of various musical genres, eras, and styles. The class will learn about a different
type of music each week and will discover sounds they wouldn’t necessarily hear in their everyday lives. This class will
include music listening, discussions, and tie-ins to the basics of rhythm, melody, and scale. Students will talk about their
likes and dislikes, and gain a wider perspective on music throughout history and the world.
Creative Dance​ ​| Grades 1-2 | 10 students max
EduArts Creative Dance classes are a great way for kids to get moving after a long day of school. Students will explore
movement through imagery, music, time, and space. They will be given opportunities to learn phrases, as well as
compose some of their own dance sequences and deepen their understanding of rhythm, quality, and line. These classes
assume no prior knowledge of dance terminology. They are a fun way for students to move with friends and become
more acquainted with the uniqueness of their own bodies.
Swing Dance Team​ ​| Grades 6-8 | 12 students max
Jump, jive, and wail for the middle school Swing Dance Team! This EduArts class will teach students about classic jazz
line dances, such as Mama's Stew and the Shim Sham. They will also dance the Lindy Hop, the partner style that swept
the nation in the 1920s and 30s. Swing dancing is a fun and fast-paced way to learn new skills, and in the words of Irving
Mills, “It don’t mean a thing if ain’t got that swing!”
Art and Soul​ ​| Grades 4-5 and 6-8 | 12 students max
Art and Soul is an arts-based program that explores the challenges and joys of growing up. Educator & Rooted Emerging
4-H Club Leader, Vanessa Osage, will guide students on a journey through visual, written, spoken-word, movement, and
performing arts throughout the session. The class will utilize creative drawing to celebrate positive body image, writing
and poetry to envision our life dreams, role-play acting to practice staying strong in the face of peer pressure, and more.
By the end, the group will have learned more about themselves, their peers, and about this significant stage of
adolescent life.
Costume Design​ | ​Grades 6-8 | 10 students max | $25 materials fee
Discover the wonderful world of costuming! Students will work on their own designs throughout the session and
explore ways to costume on a budget by recycling items they already own and by thriftstore shopping. Final projects
may include Halloween costumes, Comic-Con designs, or outfits for in-class presentations. The overarching theme for
the class will be student generated and guided by their interests. Lessons will also be influenced by what the students
are currently learning in school to make it a well-rounded learning adventure!
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Fiber Arts Classes
Felting I​ ​| Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 | 12-15 students max | $15 materials fee
Working with water, soap, and hands, we sculpt wool. This is one of the oldest forms of utilitarian art. It is forgiving,
unique, and calms the senses. In this art enrichment program, students will learn the basics of working with wool. Some
potential projects are felted beads, felted soap, and needle felt portraits. No experience needed.
Felting II​ ​| Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 | 12-15 students max | $15 materials fee
Some felting experience is needed for this class. Students will work with water and soap to sculpt wool. Potential
projects for this art enrichment program are felt trivets, felted vessels, felted bags, and needle felted animals.
Crochet​ ​| Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 | 12-15 students max | $15 materials fee
Students will explore the basics of crochet using yarn, hooks, and imagination, and will practice through a variety of
craft projects. Potential projects include finger-crocheted rope, wristbands or headbands, hot pads, and flowers. No
experience needed.
Natural Dyeing​ ​| Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 | 12-15 students max | $15 materials fee
Plants were once our only source of color for cloth and paints! In this class, students will learn the process of preparing
wool for dyeing and then experiment with colors from the natural world. Each child will complete this enrichment
program with naturally dyed fibers.